NS: BMT Recruit Adapting to Communal Living/ Soldier's Life
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I was enlisted to army 2 weeks ago. In this 2 weeks so many things happened to me. Due to fever I was asked by the MO to go home and come back tommorrow, another time, he refered me to hosiptal emergency where I was warded there for 2 days. I am not sure what is happening to me.
I feel so depressed and feeling and anxiety issues in BMT. I find little things a big hurdle to cross. Every time I wake up in the bunk, thinking that I can go home today, but it is just the 3rd day of the confinment week.
I am not sure, if I need to see a psychiatrist
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Everybody hates school. But still have to go.
Everybody hates exams. But still have exams.
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nowsadays youth got many activities. i am just glad i was borned many years back when technology not so advance and youth and kids just play marbles. so when go NS the brain is blank, nevermind worry for this and that, nor my future. then blurr blur just cmplaete NS. also after that never keng just go ICT, then blur blur vcomplete OICT also. not nothiung to do just post in sgforuums
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Source: http://iprep.ns.sg/mental-and-emotional-health.html
Being psychologically prepared is all about knowing what to expect and being prepared for it.
To be better prepared, you can participate in Total Defence activities and Open Houses organised by the SAF/SPF/SCDF.
Perhaps you should also talk to your family members and friends who have lived the NS experience. The more you discuss with others, the more comfortable and mentally prepared you’ll become.
Because NS life is different from civilian life before enlistment, there are many adjustments you need to make.
A good way to cope is to get support from your buddy and fellow recruits. They are going through the same tough training as you, so talking to one another will help relieve some tension.
In most evenings during your leisure time, you’ll also have some time to call your family or loved ones to talk. They can give you emotional support during NS.
You can have a one-on-one interview sessions with your officer to highlight any problems you may have. If you have a personal or family problem that need to be addressed, do let the officer know—he may be able to give you some advice or time off to settle your problems.
You will also have access to Orientation Officers who may be able to help you if the need arises.
We also have counselling hotlines for you to call if need arises. The counsellors are experienced professionals. You can call them at the following counselling hotlines:
- SAF : 1800-278 0022 (SAF Counselling Hotline)
- SPF : 1800-255 1151 (Police Psychology Service Department)
- SCDF: 1800-286 6666 (SCDF Counselling Hotline)
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Speak to OO or officer, if you got problem adapting.
Relax, BMT trained so much soon you got no time to think all these and one wk fly very fast.
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just join in the fun with your fellow mates---marching, singing, games.....